FIDE Candidates 2026: Dates, Venue, Players, Prize Money & Live Stream Details
FFirstpost•29-03-2026, 08:48
FIDE Candidates 2026: Dates, Venue, Players, Prize Money & Live Stream Details
- •The FIDE Candidates 2026 chess tournament runs from March 29 to April 15, with an opening ceremony on March 28.
- •Hosted at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, despite safety concerns.
- •Eight elite players in the open section and eight in the women's section will compete.
- •Tournament features a double round-robin format over 14 rounds; tiebreakers on April 16 if needed.
- •Prize money: Open section €700,000, Women's section €300,000. Live streaming on FIDE YouTube channel.
